Author: Newyorki

US presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly selected running mate, Tim Walz, embarked on their first campaign event together on Tuesday. They energized supporters at a rally in Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state where the contest against Donald Trump is expected to be fiercely contested. Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, joined Harris in Philadelphia to kick off a tour through four swing states. This tour is seen as critical for winning over voters in the competitive race leading up to Election Day on November 5. Harris, aiming to become the first woman president of the United States, has already…

Western Powers Call for Calm in Bangladesh Amid Sheikh Hasina’s Flight. Following the dramatic departure of Sheikh Hasina, long-time leader of Bangladesh, Western powers have urged calm in the country. The United States commended the military for establishing an interim government rather than further repressing protesters. Sheikh Hasina, who maintained a close relationship with regional power India, had been a key ally of the West during her 15 years in power. However, her increasingly authoritarian approach had attracted growing criticism. The United States has called on all parties in Bangladesh to “refrain from further violence” as the country grapples with…

Late Sunday, Hurricane Debby intensified as it approached Florida’s Gulf Coast, raising concerns of historic rainfall and significant flooding, and leading to mandatory evacuation orders. Having rapidly developed into a Category One hurricane, Debby gained strength due to the unusually warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It is anticipated to impact Florida’s Big Bend region by midday Monday. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a warning about potentially life-threatening storm surges along Florida’s Gulf Coast, with the possibility of water levels reaching 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3.0 meters) above ground in some locations. The storm is…

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent political leader of Hamas, in Tehran has starkly exposed the vulnerabilities within Iran’s security and intelligence apparatus. Analysts agree that a significant security breach occurred, allowing for the assassination of a political figure of Haniyeh’s stature in Iran’s capital shortly after the inauguration of the new president. The New York Times has highlighted Tehran’s failure to protect a key ally within its borders, underscoring a severe security lapse and raising questions about the safety of Iran’s top leaders and Israel’s capability to target them at will. Initial indicators suggest that Haniyeh and his…

The second quarter of 2024 has brought a complex mix of record profits and growing concerns for tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon. While these companies reported impressive earnings, a closer look reveals underlying challenges and shifts in the market dynamics. Apple reported a significant revenue increase, reaching $125 billion, driven primarily by the launch of its latest iPhone model and advancements in wearable technology. The iPhone’s new features have undoubtedly attracted consumers, pushing sales to new heights. However, it’s not all smooth sailing. Apple’s services segment, including the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud, also contributed to its earnings,…

Trump’s Running Mate Criticizes AOC’s Family Views in 2021 Speech to Catholic Group In a 2021 speech to a Catholic group, JD Vance attacked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), claiming she has a “sociopathic attitude” towards families and children. At the time, Vance was campaigning for the US Senate seat in Ohio, which he would win the following year. During his speech to the Napa Institute, a Catholic organization promoting the “re-evangelization of the United States,” Vance singled out AOC, saying, “One of the politicians that I criticized is AOC. Maybe AOC hasn’t found the right person, whatever the case may be.…

The Paris 2024 Olympics have truly been a stage where Team USA has demonstrated unparalleled prowess, turning each competition into a showcase of skill, resilience, and sheer determination. The American athletes are not just participating—they are dominating, rewriting history books, and capturing the world’s attention in the most spectacular fashion. Simone Biles, the indomitable force in gymnastics, has once again cemented her legacy as the greatest of all time. With her latest gold in the women’s individual all-around final, she has achieved a record-breaking milestone that has left the entire gymnastics community in awe. Her performances are not merely about…

Kari Lake, a far-right firebrand and favorite of Donald Trump, has won Arizona’s Republican Senate primary. The Associated Press called the race at 8:44 p.m. Arizona time on Tuesday night. Lake rose to prominence as a gubernatorial candidate in 2022 when she refused to concede the race to her Democratic challenger, Katie Hobbs. Having secured the primary victory, Lake will face off against Democratic US Representative Ruben Gallego for the open Senate seat vacated by centrist independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Endorsed by Trump, Lake was widely favored to win the primary against Mark Lamb, the sheriff of Pinal County. Lamb,…

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin accused China of engaging in “coercive behavior” in the East and South China Seas during a recent meeting in Tokyo. Austin, along with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and their Japanese counterparts, Yoko Kamikawa and Minoru Kihara, attended the Japan-US Security Consultative Committee, also known as the “2+2” security talks. The meeting aimed to strengthen military cooperation between the two nations in response to what they described as the “greatest strategic challenge” posed by China. US and Japan to Bolster Military Cooperation The US and Japanese defense leaders agreed to enhance their military collaboration…

Maduro Declared Winner in Venezuela’s Presidential Election Despite Opposition Claims and International Skepticism With 80% of the vote counted, results from Venezuela’s presidential election contradict opinion polls that suggested President Nicolás Maduro was facing possible defeat against the relatively unknown ex-diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia. The government-controlled electoral authority declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, dashing opposition hopes of ending 25 years of socialist rule. This announcement was immediately contested by Maduro’s political opponents and several governments in the region. After a six-hour delay in announcing the results of Sunday’s election, which prompted concern from various South American…